SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Applications open for Project EDGE Social-Emotional Curriculum Testers!

Project EDGE (Engagement and Development for Girls through Engineering) is testing and evaluating an OST curriculum that integrates engineering activities and social-emotional development for youth with the goal of developing STEM identity and an Engineering Mindset.  Read about the benefits to educators and youth, and requirements for participation here. $1,000 Stipend for program participation.

Applications due May 31, 2023.

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WEBINARS

ACRES Training Cohort: Asking Purposeful Questions: Wednesdays: 05/03/2023, 05/17/2023, 05/31/2023 12:00 pm-2:00 pm EST/ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST

Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice.  This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. REGISTER HERE Code: AC288PQ

ACRES Training Cohort: Facilitating Science Practices: Wednesdays: 05/31/2023, 06/14/2023, 06/28/2023 3:30 pm-5:30 pm EST/ 12:30-2:30 pm PST

How can we make sure that our ‘hands on’ science experiences for youth are also ‘minds on?’ In this module, participants learn how to support youth as they engage in science practices to learn science ideas, including planning and conducting investigations around testable questions. They’ll talk about the similarities and differences between questioning in science versus questioning in engineering contexts. REGISTER HERE Code: AC225SP

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Click2Engineering Spring Community of Practice May 3, and 17 2023 2:30 pm EST/ 11:30 am PST

The Click2Engineering community of practice (CoP) introduces out-of-school time educators to the basics of engineering and leading engineering activities with youth. The CoP is organized around the 10 Practices for an Engineering Mindset, and includes hands-on engineering activities, developing engineering experiences for youth, and learning skills to facilitate engineering practices.  The CoP is four meetings over 8 weeks. REGISTER HERE

Click2ComputerScience Virtual Workshop: Hacker Series May 23, 2023 1:30-3pm EST/ 10:30-noon PST

Looking to enhance your computer science programming? Join us for the “Hacker Training” virtual workshop on May 23, 2023. We’ll explore the fascinating world of encryption with prime numbers. You’ll learn the basics of cryptography, including how to encode and decode messages using prime numbers, and how to bring this to the youth in your program.  At Click2ComputerScience, know that you don’t need to be an expert coder or techie to lead great CS experiences. This workshop will build on the skills you already have, and you will be prepared to help youth have fun working with numbers and discover the importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital landscape. Register now for this workshop on May 23, 2023. REGISTER HERE

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Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum Training Tuesdays: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, and November 28, 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST

REGISTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SESSION HERE

Note: Each webinar will include strategies to support a positive Math Identity (e.g., role models, career connections, family connections, literacy connections).

REGISTER FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SESSION HERE